There are two checklists on each page. They can be cut in half. Each student takes a checklist and uses the checklist to find the text structure of a passage or section. It helps students to easily narrow down the choices. They can also circle

This template is related to a research project about a famous city. Students can use an encyclopedia to look up their city and then fill out the summarizing template with facts.
Extension - Use travel guides for students to add more information.

This goes along with a class terrarium project. Students can use this to observe and take notes on their classroom terrarium.
Page 1 - Day 1 Notes and original drawing
Page 2 - Should be copied for multiple days. Two day journal entry
Page 3 -

This project works best in groups of 3 - 4 students. Students will decide on a fairy tale they would like to change. For this project, students will be changing the point of view of the fairy tale, so the narrator/main character is different. At the

This project works best in groups of 3 - 4 students. Students will decide on a moral they would like to teach through their fable. At the end of the project, they will have created a fable of their own. This file includes the Planning sheet, a chart

On Early Release Days, students go to classes in lower grades to read one of their current essays. They can read a work in progress or a finished, published piece. This rubric is used for students to be evaluated. First, a peer will evaluate their

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 14 years. I have taught 2nd - 5th grade, general education and gifted classes. I am currently teaching fourth grade gifted students. I have also worked at the district level, training teachers in the integration of their classroom technology. I feel that my experience has given me a unique perspective on what works within the classroom. I am constantly adapting my lessons to keep my students engaged and motivated.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love integrating technology in my classroom. I am always amazed at what my students are able to do.